The head of Israel's domestic intelligence service announced his resignation on Monday, saying he would step down on June 15, six weeks after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to oust him.

Ronen Bar, the chief of Israel’s Shin Bet internal security service, said Monday that he’ll step down on June 15, defusing a dispute with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose attempt to fire him was blocked by the Supreme Court.

The head of Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, one of the most senior officials blamed for Israel’s failure to prevent the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack, said on Monday he would resign after a prolonged public battle with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.